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What is a grad student?

Grad students, or graduate students, are individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are pursuing advanced education at the master's, doctoral, or professional level. They typically engage in more specialized coursework, research, or professional training in their chosen field. Grad students may work closely with faculty on research projects, teach undergraduate classes, or complete internships as part of their program. Their goal is often to gain deeper expertise, qualify for higher-level careers, or contribute new knowledge through original research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a grad student, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Student, you need strong research abilities, critical thinking, and a solid academic background in your field, often demonstrated by a relevant undergraduate degree. Familiarity with research databases, statistical software (like SPSS or R), and citation management tools is typically required. Effective time management, perseverance, and clear communication skills help you excel in coursework, research, and collaboration with advisors. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality scholarly work and successfully navigating the challenges of advanced study.

What are some common challenges grad students face when balancing research, coursework, and teaching responsibilities?

Grad students often juggle multiple responsibilities, including conducting research, completing coursework, and sometimes taking on teaching assistant duties. Managing time effectively can be challenging, especially during peak periods like exam weeks or grant deadlines. Prioritizing tasks, setting clear goals, and communicating proactively with advisors and colleagues can help mitigate stress. Many students find that building a support network with peers and seeking guidance from faculty members are essential strategies for maintaining balance and well-being.

What are good jobs for graduate students?

Graduate students often pursue part-time jobs such as research assistantships, teaching assistantships, tutoring, or administrative roles that offer flexible hours and relevant experience. Other options include internships, freelance work, or positions in retail and hospitality to supplement income while balancing academic commitments.

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Infographic showing various Grad Student job openings in Ottawa, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 37% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution.

Actuarial Analyst - New Grad

Wawanesa Insurance

Ottawa, ON • Hybrid

CA$64K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job ID: 10268 


Employment Type: Existing Role

Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. You may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg, MB; Wawanesa, MB; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Lethbridge, AB; Toronto (North York), ON; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Montreal, QC; Moncton, NB; Dartmouth; NS. 

Working Business Language: English. This role requires regular interaction with internal and external stakeholders across Canada where the primary business language utilized is English.As such, the successful candidate must be fully proficient in English.   
 

Salary: At Wawanesa, salary is only one component of a holistic, comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our employees. In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan. 
 

The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary starts at $64,150. 

About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada's largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.


Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3,000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at wawanesa.com.

We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.

Job Overview

Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Actuarial Analyst provides contributions based on knowledge from the actuarial exam system, and prior relevant academic or work experience. They will apply their knowledge to actuarial analysis in the pursuit of solving business issues and answering business questions.

This role is intended for Actuarial Students who are completing their studies and looking to be considered for full-time, new grad roles at Wawanesa.

Job Responsibilities

  • Analytical
    • Researches, extracts, and manipulates complex data from relevant sources, and assesses data quality
    • Supports the business and overall team by performing analyses/reviews and supporting ad-hoc requests/special projects in a timely manner with support from peers and leaders
  • Process Improvement/Efficiency
    • Evaluates existing processes to find areas for increased efficiency
    • Identifies opportunities for automation of routine tasks
  • Industry
    • Builds insurance knowledge through industry and mainstream news publications
    • Encouraged to represent Wawanesa at external events that may include universities and actuarial clubs
  • Commitment to Learning
    • Commits to professional development and continuous experiential learning to build cross-functional knowledge, technical skills, and mastery in competencies
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Learns who the relevant stakeholders are for key work projects.
  • Project Management
    • Develops awareness and understanding of the different teams that actuaries connect with. Learns how their work connects to the actuarial work.
  • Coaching & Developing Others
    • Reviews analysis of peers and provides thoughtful feedback on reasonableness, completeness and accuracy
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related discipline
  • Actuarial or related experience an asset
  • Working towards ACAS designation; 1 CAS exams an asset
  • Communication/Building Relationships
    • Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology and insights that are meaningful and well received
    • Ability to clearly document work and present results to colleagues
    • Ability to ask questions in a manner that yields the required knowledge and/or information
    • Expands business acumen by building relationships with colleagues in other functions
  • Computer/Programming Skills
    • Basic knowledge of Excel, SQL, R, Python and/or other related software/programming languages/actuarial software
    • Ability to adapt to new enterprise system environments
  • Problem solving
    • General knowledge of actuarial science, mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business, and developing ability to apply this knowledge to problems in insurance
    • Ability to suggest ideas for possible solutions to problems
  • Detail oriented
    • Good attention to detail when performing analysis with minimal significant technical errors
    • Understanding of need to balance materiality/efficiency and accuracy/detail
  • Time Management/Organization
    • Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments in a timely manner, working with leader to prioritize tasks
  • Conflict Management/Teamwork
    • Ability to work efficiently and co-operatively in a team environment. Helps team with value-add tasks.
  • Actuarial Standards
    • Builds knowledge of current industry and professional standards as they directly relate to individual responsibilities


Diversity Equity, Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people - this is supported by having a representative workforce.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas. 
 

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out in confidence to jobs@wawanesa.com.
 

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